Today In SCV History: June 13, 1949 - Deed Secures 40 Acres For Placerita Canyon State Park img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: June 13, 1949
Today In SCV History: June 13, 1949 - Deed Secures 40 Acres For Placerita Canyon State Park
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Today In SCV History: June 13, 1949
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Date: 06/13/2026 9:55am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: June 13, 1949 – 40 Acres Secured for Placerita Canyon State Park**
On June 13, 1949, a 40-acre parcel of land was sold for $25,000 to help establish what would become Placerita Canyon State Park, marking a key step in preserving the historic site of California’s first documented gold discovery. The state and Los Angeles County later finalized an agreement to operate the park, which was officially dedicated in 1956 and has since expanded to 351 acres. Today, the park remains a protected natural and historical landmark for the Santa Clarita community.
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Date: 06/13/2026 9:55am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: June 13, 1949 – 40 Acres Secured for Placerita Canyon State Park**
On June 13, 1949, a 40-acre parcel of land was sold for $25,000 to help establish what would become Placerita Canyon State Park, marking a key step in preserving the historic site of California’s first documented gold discovery. The state and Los Angeles County later finalized an agreement to operate the park, which was officially dedicated in 1956 and has since expanded to 351 acres. Today, the park remains a protected natural and historical landmark for the Santa Clarita community.
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